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#GLP1 #Ozempic #wegovy  #WeightLoss #HighProteinDiet

Eating less on Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound doesn't automatically mean your diet is helping you lose fat. In this video, hospitalist physician Dr. Mohammed Paika breaks down 15 real grocery-aisle swaps — each evaluated for calories, fat, and carbohydrate quality, not just protein — along with the clinical research on why protein and muscle preservation matter so much while you're on a GLP-1.

0:00 Intro — Why "Eating Less" Isn't Enough on a GLP-1 
0:55 Who I Am (Hospitalist Physician, Not an Influencer) 
2:40 The Patient I Think About 
3:53 Why Protein Isn't Optional on a GLP-1 
8:46 15 Swaps: How to Shop Smarter (Start Here) 
10:16 Swap 1: Frozen Peas & Corn vs. Edamame 
10:52 Swap 2: White Rice vs. Lentils 
11:31 Swap 3: Regular Ice Cream vs. High-Protein Ice Cream 
12:16 Swap 4: Breaded Chicken Tenders vs. Tempeh 
12:47 Swap 5: Granola Bar vs. Protein Bar 13:51 Swap 6: Croutons vs. Roasted Chickpeas 14:28 Swap 7: Mayonnaise vs. Hummus 
15:07 Swap 8: Tuna in Oil vs. Tuna in Water 
15:44 Swap 9: Breaded Fried Fish vs. Baked Salmon 
16:23 Swap 10: Fried Chicken vs. Rotisserie Chicken 
16:57 Swap 11: Whole-Milk vs. Part-Skim Mozzarella 
17:27 Swap 12: Regular vs. Powdered Peanut Butter 
18:13 Swap 13: Whole Milk vs. Ultra-Filtered High-Protein Milk 
18:52 Swap 14: Fruit Smoothie vs. Protein Shake 
19:39 Swap 15: All-Beef Tacos vs. Turkey & Black Bean Tacos 
21:59 Why Muscle Is the Organ of Longevity 

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The Obesity Society. Clinical guidance on protein intake (1.2–1.6 g/kg/day) during active weight loss.
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